New England Patriots rookie CB Jack Jones, who has had a sensational rookie season, and looks like one of the 2022 NFL draft’s best corners, tweeted a cryptic tweet Saturday morning that could be taken as a shot.
It is no secret that the offensive coaching staff has been criticized by fans and media all season long, with some tongue and cheek comments from some players in interviews.
But Jones tweeted what many read to be a shot taken at someone on the Patriots coaching staff.
NEVER PLAYING BALL AND TRYNA TELL ME HOW TO TACKLE IS WILD. https://t.co/3iX6zRJwpE
— Jack Jones🏄🏽♂️ (@presidentjacc) December 24, 2022
If Jones is talking about a coach for the Patriots, who could he possibly be talking about in a post like this?
Could it be defensive backs coach Mike Pellegrino?
Pellegrino has been with the Patriots for the past eight seasons and has spent the past four years as a cornerbacks coach. Coincidentally, he has never played in the NFL. In fact, he’s a former college lacrosse star and Major League Lacrosse pro.
With all the uncertainty and criticism from fans, media, and some players about the coaching structure on offense, it is hard not to believe this was a shot at the Patriots corners coach. But in defense of Pellegrino, the Patriots corners always seem to be well-coached and have been in the top-half of the league statistically each year he has been a coach.
This is pure speculation, as Jones could be referring to a high school coach, college coach, or even fans trying to give advice on his tackling, which due to his frame is still developing at the NFL level.
Jones went on to praise head coach Bill Belichick publicly, so there is no ill-will there for the rookie CB that was selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Best head coach ina game what you saying ?
— Jack Jones🏄🏽♂️ (@presidentjacc) December 24, 2022
Even if Pellegrino wasn’t the target of the shot, it still shines a light on the Patriots’ coaching decisions, where many coaches are given chances for positions they have never played or coached, which is a frustrating structure for those still searching for answers for what happened in 2022.
